Respite Care: West Dorset
Commons · Question 65690 · Tabled 7 Jul 2025 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record
Answered 14 Jul 2025
Question
Asked by Edward Morello
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will bring forward legislative proposals for unpaid carers to claim respite breaks in West Dorset constituency.
Answer
Answered by Stephen Kinnock, 14 Jul 2025
The Care Act 2014 requires local authorities to deliver a wide range of sustainable, high-quality care and support services, including support for carers.The Better Care Fund includes funding that can be used for carer support, including short breaks and ...